Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Minnesota

89 of the 447 martial arts schools we track in Minnesota have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

Minneapolis 9

Five Element Martial Arts and Healing Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

3743 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

+16127297233 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

Hwa Rang Do Martial Art Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

5417 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419-1927

+16128245425 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

Krav Maga Minneapolis Free trial classBJJ / grappling

2905 Garfield Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408-2107

+16125582284 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

Krav Maga Minnesota BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

4330 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

9522409395 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

Migration Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

5406 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417-2116

+16124037508 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

Minneapolis School of Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

2835 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408

6122805937 All Minneapolis martial arts schools

Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

2303 Kennedy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

+16128046456 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

The Cellar Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2828 Anthony Ln S, Minneapolis, MN 55418

(612) 355-2259 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

Warrior's Cove MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3008 Texas Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55426

(952) 935-0140 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

St Paul 8

Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

655 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104-1750

+16512743077 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

Doomsday BJJ/Sambo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

900 Ocean St, St Paul, MN 55106-3448

🕒 Monday 7-8 PM

+13479931822 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

Grappler Station Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

2015 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116-1932

+16123562408 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

Great River Taoist Center Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

300 Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101-1440

+16513329505 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

Higher Ground BJJ MN Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

4395 Lake Ave S, St Paul, MN 55110-3455

+16517249088 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

Marshall Ave Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2054 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104-5744

+16516476986 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

322 Chester St, St Paul, MN 55107-1203

+16516006089 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

Twin Cities Judo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

145 Lawson Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117

+16512692191 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

Duluth 4

Apex Jiujitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

228 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807

+12182692588 Website All Duluth martial arts schools

Drengr Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

2711 Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806-1810

+12182690958 Website All Duluth martial arts schools

Jujutsu Club at UMD BJJ / grappling

10 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812

Website All Duluth martial arts schools

Kuroinukan Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

4048 Fairview Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

(218) 525-9472 Website All Duluth martial arts schools

Rochester 4

Aikido of Rochester Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2849 W Frontage Rd S, Rochester, MN 55904

🕒 Monday and Wednesday 7:30PM-9:00PM

+15072870556 Website All Rochester martial arts schools

Imperial Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

2571 Clare Ln NE, Rochester, MN 55906

+15079230473 Website All Rochester martial arts schools

Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4915 Highway 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901-0165

+15072020036 Website All Rochester martial arts schools

Stock Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1608 US-52, Rochester, MN 55901

+15075127181 Website All Rochester martial arts schools

Eden Prairie 3

Gorilla Combat LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7887 Fuller Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2100

+19524743213 Website All Eden Prairie martial arts schools

JARO Wrestling Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346

+16125628554 Website All Eden Prairie martial arts schools

World Jiu Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling

6900 Shady Oak Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3416

+16122708620 Website All Eden Prairie martial arts schools

Edina 3

Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

7387 Bush Lake Rd, Edina, MN 55439-2027

+19529421190 Website All Edina martial arts schools

MKG Martial Arts - Edina Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

7119 Amundson Ave, Edina, MN 55439

+19522000818 Website All Edina martial arts schools

The Academy Eden Prairie Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

7501 Washington Ave S, Edina, MN 55439-2414

+19523778111 Website All Edina martial arts schools

Blaine 2

Prodigy Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1630 101st Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449-3400

+17638888699 Website All Blaine martial arts schools

Tracks Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

1610 99th Ln NE, Blaine, MN 55449

(612) 275-8888 Website All Blaine martial arts schools

Burnsville 2

Burnsville Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11921 Portland Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337-4891

+19526979781 Website All Burnsville martial arts schools

Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14121 Irving Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337

+16123289488 Website All Burnsville martial arts schools

Coon Rapids 2

Tracks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu BJJ / grappling

11403 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448-2451

+16122758888 Website All Coon Rapids martial arts schools

World Taekeondo Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3015 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

(763) 427-5355 Website All Coon Rapids martial arts schools

Eagan 2

Minnesota Top Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

3500 Dodd Rd, Eagan, MN 55123

+16513404349 Website All Eagan martial arts schools

Rebel Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

2020 Silver Bell Rd, Eagan, MN 55122-1030

+19529945719 All Eagan martial arts schools

Mankato 2

Kato Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

410 Park Ln, Mankato, MN 56001-2038

+15072008504 Website All Mankato martial arts schools

Mark44 Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1524 Tullamore St, Mankato, MN 56001

🕒 Sun 11am-12pm

+15075080707 Website All Mankato martial arts schools

Plymouth 2

Academy Plymouth Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

13605 27th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55441-3616

+19522140863 Website All Plymouth martial arts schools

Shoshin Ryu Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

13605 27th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441-3616

+17632446122 Website All Plymouth martial arts schools

Richfield 2

Tensei Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1309 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423-2643

+17633709763 Website All Richfield martial arts schools

Zen Dragon Martial Arts Edina Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2920 W 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423-1939

+16125648849 Website All Richfield martial arts schools

Rogers 2

Rebel Jiu Jitsu North Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

12510 Fletcher Ln, Rogers, MN 55374-7601

+17634644503 Website All Rogers martial arts schools

Roots Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14165 James Rd, Rogers, MN 55374-4606

🕒 Monday 5:00pm-9:00pm

+17634534054 Website All Rogers martial arts schools

Winona 2

Alliance BJJ River City Kids classesBJJ / grappling

131 Harriet St, Winona, MN 55987-3177

+15074747833 Website All Winona martial arts schools

Flow Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

168 E 3rd St, Winona, MN 55987-5518

+15074597794 All Winona martial arts schools

Albert Lea 1

Freestyle Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

115 N Newton Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2431

+15074029154 Website All Albert Lea martial arts schools

Albertville 1

World Taekwondo Academy St Michael-Albertville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

11011 61st St NE, Albertville, MN 55301-3307

+17634774992 Website All Albertville martial arts schools

Alexandria 1

Freya's Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

1210 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308

+13202376449 Website All Alexandria martial arts schools

Annandale 1

World Taekwondo Academy - Annandale Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

30 Chestnut Street, Annandale, MN 55302

(320) 333-2995 Website All Annandale martial arts schools

Apple Valley 1

Rio Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

6950 146th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124

+19523881799 Website All Apple Valley martial arts schools

Austin 1

Martial Arts Fitness Center-Austin BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

424 Main St N, Austin, MN 55912

+15074340985 Website

Bloomington 1

Akagi Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

9061 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420-3520

+16128126257 Website All Bloomington martial arts schools

Brainerd 1

Black Arrow Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grappling

217 Washington St, Brainerd, MN 56401-3336

🕒 Monday & Wednesday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

+12188511618 Website All Brainerd martial arts schools

Brooklyn Center 1

The Academy MN Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1447

+17635605696 Website All Brooklyn Center martial arts schools

Brooklyn Park 1

McCune's Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

8616 Xylon Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445-1844

🕒 Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 09:00 pm

+17634160333 Website All Brooklyn Park martial arts schools

Champlin 1

Shoujiki Jiujitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

11468 Marketplace Dr N, Champlin, MN 55316

🕒 Wednesday evenings, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

+17632284558 Website All Champlin martial arts schools

Chanhassen 1

Metro Karate & Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

18912 Lake Dr E, Chanhassen, MN 55317

+19529370020 Website All Chanhassen martial arts schools

Elk River 1

The Academy Elk River Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

17299 US Highway 10 NW, Elk River, MN 55330-7009

+17632504640 Website All Elk River martial arts schools

Forest Lake 1

Lakes Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

143 Lake St N, Forest Lake, MN 55025-2530

+16517697606 All Forest Lake martial arts schools

Golden Valley 1

Romulus Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

8808 7th Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427-4315

+12184610311 Website

Hamel 1

Hamel Jiu Jitsu Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

770 Tower Dr, Hamel, MN 55340-9691

+16124008265 Website All Hamel martial arts schools

Hopkins 1

Northwest Martial Arts - Twin Cities BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2400 Royals Dr, Hopkins, MN 55305

+16122342853 Website All Hopkins martial arts schools

Isanti 1

Isanti Grappling Club BJJ / grappling

101 Isanti Pkwy NE, Isanti, MN 55040-7523

+16515872404 All Isanti martial arts schools

Lakeville 1

Kodokan-Seiler Karate-do Minnesota BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

17630 Juniper Path, Lakeville, MN 55044

+19527697854 Website All Lakeville martial arts schools

Little Canada 1

Warrior's Cove Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2900 Rice St, Little Canada, MN 55113-1788

+16122087984 Website All Little Canada martial arts schools

Maplewood 1

United Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2055 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, MN 55109-3708

+16513007743 Website

Menahga 1

Off-Grid Jiu Jitsu and Fitness BJJ / grappling

21011 380th St, Menahga, MN 56464-2785

+12186167009

Mounds View 1

MKG North Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

2552 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN 55112-4032

+16125649697 Website All Mounds View martial arts schools

New Brighton 1

Motion City BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grappling

550 County Road D W, New Brighton, MN 55112-3517

🕒 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 11am-12pm, Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu 5pm-8pm, Fri 5pm-7:30pm, Sat 10am-12pm

+16124660616 Website

New Ulm 1

NU Jitsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

319 N Front St, New Ulm, MN 56073

+15072918960 Website All New Ulm martial arts schools

North Mankato 1

Southern Minnesota Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1750 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003-1812

+15073867400 Website All North Mankato martial arts schools

Northfield 1

Pearson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Northfield, MN Free trial classBJJ / grappling

2010 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057

+15074038596 Website

Oak Park Heights 1

Valley Self-Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

12430 55th St N, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2031

+16518778236 Website All Oak Park Heights martial arts schools

Owatonna 1

The Flow Lab Owatonna BJJ / grapplingMMA

1010 Hoffman Dr, Owatonna, MN 55060-1153

+15072000191 Website All Owatonna martial arts schools

Prior Lake 1

American School of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14869 Highway 13 S, Prior Lake, MN 55372

(952) 440-5222 Website All Prior Lake martial arts schools

Robbinsdale 1

Crazy Monkey Twin Cities BJJ / grappling

4224 Shoreline Dr, Robbinsdale, MN 55422-1583

🕒 Tuesday 6pm Monkey Jits (16+)

+16122082433 Website All Robbinsdale martial arts schools

Saginaw 1

Hayashi no Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

5005 MN-33, Saginaw, MN 55779

+12183486109 Website

Saint Paul 1

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu St. Paul Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1558 St Clair Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105

7634386564 Website All Saint Paul martial arts schools

Savage 1

MMA Open House Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14869 Highway 13 S, Savage, MN 55372-1427

+19524577743 Website All Savage martial arts schools

Shakopee 1

Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1038 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379-1607

+19523888737 Website All Shakopee martial arts schools

St Cloud 1

Start BJJ Minnesota Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

3333 W Division St, St Cloud, MN 56301-4317

+13204690728 Website All St Cloud martial arts schools

St Louis Park 1

Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7107 Cedar Lake Rd S, St Louis Park, MN 55426-2712

+16123289488 Website All St Louis Park martial arts schools

West St Paul 1

Midway Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1068 S Robert St, West St Paul, MN 55118

+16514530403 Website All West St Paul martial arts schools

Willmar 1

Great Lakes Combatives Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4722 Highway 71 NE, Willmar, MN 56201-9451

+13208942990 Website All Willmar martial arts schools

Woodbury 1

Defiant Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

8160 Coller Way, Woodbury, MN 55125-3508

+16513925750 Website All Woodbury martial arts schools

Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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Good to know about brazilian jiu-jitsu schools

How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.

Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.